Aunty Nellie Flagg shares with Commissioners firsthand experiences of racism at school.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in schools
“It’s of deep shame to me that I know as part of the curriculum, that young people were learning more about civil rights matters in the United States than they were learning about their own history here in this state.” Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Education Ben Carroll MP apologises for ongoing racism in Victorian schools.
Racism is not just an emotional violation
Dr Graham Gee from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute – MCRI presents evidence to Commissioners on the impact of racism on mental health outcomes.
If representation’s in the school, people feel connected and feel safer
Watch James Cumming, Principal of Reservoir East Primary School explain how the school creates a welcoming environment for First Peoples students.
“Why would Aboriginal people report racism to racist people?”
“Why would Aboriginal people report racism to racist people?” Watch Elias Jarvis from the CCYP Youth Council share his experience of racism within his school years and how it made him lose trust in the Education System.
We’re the First Peoples of this land and we don’t have a roof over our head
Watch Deputy Chair Sue-Anne Hunter and Commissioner Tony North discuss problems with the current public housing system with Peta McCammon, Secretary of the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing – VIC and Dannii de Kretser, Deputy CEO of Homes Victoria.
Secretary of the Department of Education apologises to First Peoples
Watch Jenny Atta, Secretary of the Department of Education apologise for the racism, discrimination and failings of the Victorian Government Education system.
Dr. Mati Keynes demonstrates educational barriers for First Peoples in Victoria
Watch Dr. Mati Keynes from the University of Melbourne demonstrate three examples of First Peoples being blocked from attending school or discouraged from getting an education in Victoria.
The primary force behind stability is housing
“We can’t deal with anything in our community without stability and the primary force behind stability is housing.”
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